Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5742ZG-P622G50Mncc Intel® Pentium® P6200 vs MSI Gaming GT683DX-855NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 60identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 5742ZG-P622G50Mncc Intel® Pentium® P6200:Brown
    • Gaming GT683DX-855NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Black
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5742ZG-P622G50Mncc Intel® Pentium® P6200:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Gaming GT683DX-855NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5742ZG-P622G50Mncc Intel® Pentium® P6200:Intel® Pentium®
    • Gaming GT683DX-855NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5742ZG-P622G50Mncc Intel® Pentium® P6200:P6200
    • Gaming GT683DX-855NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:i5-2450M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5742ZG-P622G50Mncc Intel® Pentium® P6200:2
    • Gaming GT683DX-855NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5742ZG-P622G50Mncc Intel® Pentium® P6200:2.13 GHz
    • Gaming GT683DX-855NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:2.5 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire 5742ZG-P622G50Mncc Intel® Pentium® P6200:2.5 GT/s
    • Gaming GT683DX-855NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:5 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 5742ZG-P622G50Mncc Intel® Pentium® P6200:Arrandale
    • Gaming GT683DX-855NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M:Sandy Bridge

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166 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP6200i5-2450M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium P6000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers116
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1625
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for onePGA988Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 570M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioTHX TruStudio Pro
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outNoNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel HM67 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017653452
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 mm37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm296 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm265 mm
Height (front)Differs2.5 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.4 cm4.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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